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That which is left of the meal-offering shall be Aaron`s and his sons`: it is a thing most holy of the offerings of Yahweh made by fire.
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Holy Provision for Priests
Commentators explain that the portion of the meal offering not burned on the altar was designated for the priests. This was God's system for sustaining those in full-time ministry. Importantly, this food was considered 'most holy,' signifying that their provision was sacred and came directly from the offerings made to God.
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Leviticus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The four kinds of bread and the three cooking utensils that are mentioned in this section were probably such as were in common use in the daily lif…
19th Century
Anglican
And the priest. —Leviticus 2:9–10, which conclude the law about the bloodless offerings, resume and expand th…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And that which is left of the meat offering Not burnt with fire:
[shall be] Aaron's and his sons'…
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